Connecticut lawmakers commemorate International Firefighters' Day
International Firefighters' Day was this past Sunday. It's a day where people are encouraged to stop and reflect on the sacrifices made by firefighters past & present.
Wethersfield community honors and remembers fallen firefighter Robert Sharkevich
To honor this day in their way, Comptroller Sean Scanlon, fire chiefs and advocates, legislators, and the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Personnel will meet at the capital on Tuesday.
To release a new report on the state of firefighting in Connecticut
This report features a first-of-its-kind survey of career and volunteer fire departments in the state.
News 8 is told it will offer unique insights and recommendations. There were multiple memorials in honor of this over the weekend.
In Emmitsburg, Maryland, one tribute honored 70 firefighters who died in the line of duty last year and 70 more who died in previous years.
Wethersfield firefighter Robert Sharkevich, senior, was among those recognized for his service and sacrifice to his community.
The new report is being discussed at 11 a.m. at the capital.
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